Experience the joy of the festive season at the Beachmere Xmas Bazaar & Community Carols, a highly anticipated annual event that brings the local community together in the heart of Beachmere. This festive celebration offers an array of activities and entertainment for all ages.  Enjoy an afternoon filled with music as Shellacken and Kiani perform a selection of popular songs and beloved Christmas carols, inviting everyone to sing along and find that festive spirit. Wander thr

By Mole     With the jacaranda blooms giving way to summer's heat in southeast Queensland, it's time to turn our green thumbs towards holiday horticulture. As of late October 2025, you have about eight weeks to nurture those iconic Christmas plants into stunning displays for December 25. Our subtropical climate – warm, humid and occasionally stormy – is ideal for many festive favourites, whether potted on patios or planted in gardens. Drawing from expert sources, here's how t

Results for the Caboolture Social Darts Club. Potluck doubles played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome.   Names by 7.15pm.   October   Winners:  Beau/Jai, Jai/Kal, Matty/Ian, Jai/Davo.  Runners Up:  Kal/Smokey, Terry/Allan, Beau/Gary, Luke/Mark.     High pegs:  Smokey 40, Jai 54, Tom 102, Allan 40, Robert 94, Roger 86, Kylie 91, Sherrie 52.  High Scores:  Sherrie 100, Kal 100,120,125, 107, Shayne 130, Mark  3x100,140,124,120,105, Tom 100,123,

By Sheree Hoddinett When I first heard the words “your blood sugar level is too high, it looks like you have diabetes”, I really had no idea what it all meant.     What I do know is it’s not a sentence anyone wants to hear, but for more than 1.9 million Australians living with a form of diabetes, it’s a harsh reality. I am one of those 1.9 million Australians. I was diagnosed in 2013 (at the same time I found out I was about to become a mum for the first time and no it wasn’t

By Chase Christensen     On Saturday October 25, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan joined locals at the Beachmere Rugby League Club as the two leaders highlighted their achievement of $153,000 in funding towards lighting upgrades for what Crisafulli described as a “proud little rugby league club”.   In 2025, Beachmere Pelicans hosted half of the semi-finals, which would normally have taken place on a Friday night and the following Sa

By Sheree Hoddinett    If you have ever met nine-year-old Hudson Magee from Toorbul, chances are you would have been captivated by his cheeky smile.    But what sets Hudson apart from many other kids his age is that he lives with a condition that greatly affects his everyday life. He was born with a congenital condition called Bilateral Microtia Atresia. This means both of Hudson’s ears have underdeveloped outer ears and absent ear canals which has resulted in a conductive he

By Sheree Hoddinett    For many women, the later years of life can bring unique challenges with retirement, health concerns, financial insecurity or the loss of partners and close friends. Social isolation can quickly become a reality.    But there’s a way you can stay connected, empowered and supported in the community. The Older Women’s Network (OWN) provides a space where women over 50 can come together in friendship, learn new skills, share stories and advocate for issues

By Chase Christensen   Motorists travelling along Caboolture-Bribie Island Road will continue to experience changed traffic conditions as major upgrades move forward between Old Toorbul Point Road and Volz Road. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has confirmed that its contractor is actively working to minimise delays and keep the project on track for an early-to-mid 2026 completion.  To ensure the safety of drivers and construction workers, a 40km/h speed limit

All are welcome to come along on Saturday October 18 to try their hand at outrigger canoe paddling with Bribie Island Mahalo Outrigger Canoe Club (BIMOCC).   BIMOCC are an active group of enthusiastic paddlers looking to enjoy the pleasures of our Pumicestone passage, whilst keeping fit and having fun. It is not uncommon to see dolphins, turtles or dugongs during a paddle session.  If this is something you have considered, come on down to our next ‘Come and Try’ day on Satur

The Probus Club of Bribie Island was proud to be a stallholder at the recent Seniors Expo hosted by Member for Longman Terry Young.  The expo was a wonderful chance to showcase what Probus offers—fun, friendship and fellowship for retired and semi-retired residents of Bribie Island and surrounds.  Our team enjoyed answering questions about monthly meetings, inspiring guest speakers, social events and trips both near and far. To add some extra excitement, we offered a $200 gif